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Presents an illustrated introdution to the trading ports established by the ancient Greeks around the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Black Seas, including information on the ships and sailors that frequented these ports, and what it was like to live there.

Contains 110 copyright-free designs and motifs from ancient Greece, presented in black-and-white.

This book gives an account of the life of Solon, who in 594 B.C. was elected archon by the Athenian aristocrats and who was remembered by the Athenians as the Father of Democracy.

Summary: A survey of Greek history including the growth and expansion of their society; how the ancient Greeks lived and the key themes in their society; and a gazetteer of major archaeological sites.

Scenes from Homer's epic poem, the Iliad, that reveal the story of a war between the Greeks and the Trojans. Learn of the beauty of Helen, the fatal weakness of brave Achilles, and the mystery of the fabled Trojan Horse.

Looks at how the ancient Greeks attempted to explain natural phenomena through the tales they created. Learn the mythical rationale behind the cycle of the seasons through the story of Persephone, and learn the story of Helios, the sun god.

Recounts tales ancient Greeks and Romans composed around star formations as they searched for clues about life on Earth. Presents the story of Orion, and the origins of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.

Provides an account of some of the impossible tasks that the demigod Heracles completed in order to atone for his earthly mistakes.

Provides an overview of the major characters in Greek mythology and sheds light on their relationships with each other and with humans. Observe the creation of the universe from chaos, learn how Zeus became king of the gods, and examine life on Mount Olympus.